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Duracell vs Energizer:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Energizer had more branded searches than Duracell among AAA rechargeable batteries brands in New Zealand. Energizer had about 960 branded searches, while Duracell had 430. Energizer made up 66.7% of all AAA rechargeable batteries brand searches we track, and Duracell accounted for 29.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AAA rechargeable batteries brands, Energizer appeared in four of the five answers and Duracell in none.

Among AAA rechargeable batteries brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Energizer, about 2 searches for every 1 for Duracell

Energizer 960 searchesDuracell 430 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Energizer, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Duracell in 0

Energizer in 4 of 5Duracell in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Energizer, the only one of the two named

Energizer first in 4Duracell never named

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Top AAA rechargeable batteries brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Energizer was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Duracell did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Panasonic1st
  2. Energizer2nd
  3. Duracell–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Panasonic5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Energizer4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Duracell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which AAA rechargeable batteries brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Panasonic
    2. 2Energizer
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best AAA rechargeable batteries brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Panasonic
    2. 2Energizer
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best AAA rechargeable batteries brand in New Zealand for everyday devices?”

    1. 1Panasonic
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “aaa rechargeable batteries”

    1. 1Panasonic
    2. 2Energizer
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “aa and aaa batteries”

    1. 1Panasonic
    2. 2Energizer

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Duracell or Energizer more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Duracell and Energizer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three AAA rechargeable batteries brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Duracell and Energizer among AAA rechargeable batteries brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Energizer, Duracell. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEnergizerDuracellPanasonic
Oct 202560.9%37.4%1.7%
Nov 202559.3%39.8%0.93%
Dec 202564.1%33.6%2.3%
Jan 202643.2%55.7%1.1%
Feb 202662.6%36.3%1.1%
Mar 202654.4%44.6%0.98%
Apr 202667.8%30.8%1.4%
May 202668.7%29.9%1.4%
Jun 202666.9%31.4%1.8%
Jul 202675.7%22.3%1.9%
Aug 202681.7%17.5%0.81%
Sep 202666.7%29.9%3.5%

How has the Duracell and Energizer comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand AAA rechargeable batteries brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Duracell gained share of searches among AAA rechargeable batteries brands in New Zealand, from 17.5% to 29.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Energizer lost share of searches among AAA rechargeable batteries brands in New Zealand, from 81.7% to 66.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Duracell’s and Energizer’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Duracell

2 branded search terms

  • duracell
  • duracell aa alkaline

Energizer

4 branded search terms

  • bateri energizer aa
  • energizer
  • energizer aa max
  • energizer lithium aa

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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